Elite Stylist

ULTA Beauty; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty retailer as an Elite Stylist, where you'll engage with guests, provide expert consultations, and perform a variety of hair services. This role emphasizes exceptional guest service and sales performance, contributing to a vibrant salon environment. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity to grow within a supportive team.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency with salon techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including cuts, color, and styling.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales goals.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations.

Skills

Communication

Salon Techniques

Product Knowledge

Education

Cosmetology License

Job description

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

OVERVIEW

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry’s most highly-esteemed beauty leaders share themselves, as well as their expertise. Building authentic community. Creating a real sense of belonging—even as they’re plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry.

Think robust organizational support. Ever-increasing levels of investment. And a healthy dose of personal empowerment and growth opportunity. All with a company of unwavering strength and stability.

We are the future of beauty services. Be part of the transformation.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Elite Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting with them on their hair care needs and recommending products and services. The Elite Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. They support the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) and focus on performance (service sales, and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Elite Stylist is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed sales goal of $1900 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by delivering exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
• Support the execution of in-store events, promotions and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time, and be knowledgeable about their ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-in guests, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop a partnership with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store and well-rounded guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships to collaboratively deliver exceptional guest service.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and salesfloor.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures; ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols for consistent guest experiences.
• Utilize booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to ensure guest readiness.
• Maintain store standards, including cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Follow loss prevention practices and provide exceptional guest service.
• Perform other operational tasks as directed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Cosmetology license

Experience

• Relevant work experience required

Skills

• Proficiency with salon techniques and equipment; ability to develop skills in all service categories.
• Knowledge of products, ingredients, and benefits.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mobility and physical ability to perform job duties.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks.

If an associate has a disability preventing them from performing an essential job function, the Company will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.

The pay range is the higher of $16.50 - $23.60 per hour or service pay, based on various factors. Full-time benefits include paid time off and health benefits; part-time benefits include dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. For more information, visit our Benefits and Career Development page.

ABOUT ULTA BEAUTY

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering a wide range of products and salon services. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.